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3com Corp. Gains Expansion Leeway For Headquarters

November 12, 1997|By Pat Clawson.

ROLLING MEADOWS — The Rolling Meadows City Council approved an amendment Tuesday to 3Com Corp.'s development plan to allow major expansions of the site over the next 7 to 10 years without holding public hearings, as typically is required by city ordinance.

The action effectively nips opportunities for neighboring businesses to voice concerns about the computer networking company's development of its regional headquarters at 3800 Golf Rd.

The agreement gives 3Com the freedom to design expansions as long as they conform to a prescribed block of regulations, such as limits on building height and setbacks.

Most of the regulations are in line with the city's requirements for an M-2, or manufacturing, district.

Future plans, however, would be reviewed by city staff to ensure compliance, according to City Manager William Barlow.